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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.52, 992.26 and 228.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.52, 992.26 and 228.71 is: 343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.52 : 992.26 = 228.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.52/992.26 = 228.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.52x = 992.26 × 228.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.52x = 226,934.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,934.25/661.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.05

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